Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, Platform Integration
Core
Mechanical authority for integrating ruggedized electronics, effectors, and mission-critical hardware into ground- and sea-mobile platforms for aerospace and defense applications.
Role type
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (Platform Integration)
Builds
Ruggedized mechanical structures, frames, mounts, enclosures, and mechanisms for military and commercial mobile platforms
Domain
Aerospace and Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical CAD (SolidWorks), system integration, structural analysis (FEA/hand calculations), interface control documentation (ICDs), military standards compliance (MIL-STD-810), prototyping, make/buy assessment
Preferred skills
Mechanisms and actuation systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, gimbals), commercial FEA/multiphysics simulation (NASTRAN, ANSYS, COMSOL), manufacturing processes (CNC, additive manufacturing), field installation and sustainment
Technologies
SolidWorks, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, CFD, COMSOL, mil-circular connectors
Responsibilities
Architect and design mechanical structures subject to shock, vibration, and thermal constraints; Develop 3D CAD models and ICDs for multi-disciplinary integration; Lead system-level integration, qualification, and acceptance activities; Resolve cross-disciplinary technical challenges involving mechanical, electrical, and RF teams; Support production transition and fielded system sustainment
Seniority
Senior Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight